Associate Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,666 people earned their associate degree in clinical laboratory science. This makes it the 40th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 9,907 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,024 |
| Associate Degree | 2,666 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,360 |
| Master’s Degree | 567 |
| Graduate Certificate | 462 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in clinical laboratory science is $47,884. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,829 and the high is $54,606.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in clinical laboratory science is $9,910. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $10,249 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,570.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $118.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in clinical laboratory science. About 81.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 498 |
| Women | 2,168 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 236 |
| Black or African American | 324 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 421 |
| White | 1,462 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 202 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 300 colleges that offer an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for clinical laboratory science students seekingan associate degree is South College. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 658 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from South College. About 86% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. South College clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,884.
Southwest University at El Paso is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Southwest University at El Paso. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that Southwest University at El Paso graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
Miami Dade College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from MDC. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that MDC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
Weber State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from WSU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Weber State University clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,884.
The 6th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
The 7th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wake Technical Community College. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Wake Technical Community College. About 79% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Wake Technical Community College make a median salary of 47,884.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Southwest Tech. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,884.
The 9th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Broome. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from SUNY Broome. Of these students, 89% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. SUNY Broome clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,884.
Portland Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Portland Community College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Portland Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 90% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 47,884.
Bronx Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from BCC. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Bronx Community College clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,884.
The 13th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Phoenix College. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Phoenix College. About 67% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Phoenix College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from FSCJ. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that FSCJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
Reynolds Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Reynolds Community College. Of these students, 82% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Reynolds Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from San Jacinto College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at San Jacinto Community College make a median salary of 47,884.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 73% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Mt. San Antonio College make a median salary of 47,884.
The 17th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tarleton State University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Tarleton. Of these students, 84% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Tarleton State University clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,884.
Lakeland Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Lakeland. About 95% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Lakeland graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
Jefferson State Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Jeff State. About 86% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Jefferson State Community College make a median salary of 47,884.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Alternative Medical Support Services | 16,805 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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